At a glance
Reported students
579
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah middle enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 144 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Uintah Middle School: 579 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 739
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 32.1:1
What the reported data says about Uintah Middle School
Uintah Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Vernal. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Uintah District. NCES reports 579 students for 2024–25.
Among 144 middle schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 860 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, close to the Utah median of 22.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Uintah Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Uintah District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vernal Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
842 reported students
Discovery School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
656 reported students
Maeser School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
473 reported students
Naples School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
456 reported students
Ashley School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
442 reported students
Davis School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
442 reported students
Public schools near Uintah Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley School Elementary · Uintah District | KG–05 | 442 | 0.2 mi |
| Vernal Middle Middle · Uintah District | 06–08 | 842 | 0.4 mi |
| Uintah Online School Elementary · Uintah District | KG–08 | 37 | 0.9 mi |
| Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. High · Uintah District | 08–12 | 287 | 0.9 mi |
| Central Cove Early Learning Center Other · Uintah District | PK–PK | 205 | 1 mi |
| Terra Academy Other · Charter · Terra Academy | KG–12 | 595 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Uintah Middle School
What grades does Uintah Middle School serve?
Uintah Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Uintah District.
How many students attend Uintah Middle School?
Uintah Middle School reported 579 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 144 Utah middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 739 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Uintah Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 579 students and 28.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 22.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Uintah Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Uintah Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Uintah District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Uintah Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Uintah Middle School in?
Uintah Middle School is part of Uintah District, based in Vernal, UT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Uintah Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ashley School (0.2 mi), Vernal Middle (0.4 mi), Uintah Online School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.